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Perhaps your child's essays aren't hitting the mark, or they just find it hard to get their ideas onto the page. You can see they're bright, but their writing doesn't reflect it. Even when you cannot help with the subject, you can still help them.
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The right support can transform writing from a chore into a skill your child feels proud of. It’s about learning to think clearly, structure an argument, and express their ideas with confidence, not just remembering grammar rules.
This is a skill that will help them across all their essay-based subjects, strengthen their UCAS application, and prepare them for future study. They'll learn to approach writing tasks without the usual dread.
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Our Tutor Finder asks what’s important: the subject, exam board, your child’s goals, and how they like to learn. Based on your answers, we’ll recommend a small, carefully chosen shortlist of composition specialists. No endless scrolling, just a genuine recommendation.
Every tutor we suggest has been thoroughly vetted—only one in eight applicants is accepted. They are not just subject experts; they know how to build confidence and explain complex ideas in a way that clicks.
If the first session isn't quite the right fit, our First Lesson Guarantee means we'll find another tutor for you at no extra cost. It’s important to us that your child feels comfortable.
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32 Composition tutors:
£35/hr
5.0
Paul K
Experienced Composition tutor, online and in-person(Edinburgh)
I'm a 43year old, Edinburgh based musician with over thirty years experience playing multiple instruments. I have over ten years experience tutoring freelance (one on one) and an additional one year teaching a group guitar lesson (8 children, 2 teachers) once a week for a local charity. I have a BSc in Audio Technology and a HND in Sound Engineering and hope to study Music Therapy at a postgraduate level. As a musician, I started classical training at the age of four with the violin. Changing to viola around age nine, I also played lower brass instruments for seven years (Tuba/Euphonium) whilst...
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£50/hr
5.0
Dr Maria A
Award-winning tutor, FHEA Composition
I am an award-winning professional musician, pianist and tutor with over fifteen years international experience across different educational settings, backgrounds and abilities. I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology, two Master's degrees as well as diplomas in Piano, Classical Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue, which enable me to easily work on the theoretical, technical, performative, stylistic and structural elements of music scores and help my students understand the background of each piece, whilst being creative and achieving essential progress.With an in depth knowledge of musicianship, I am involved...
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£77/hr
5.0
Isaac D
Passionate, committed and experienced Composition Tutor
Hello there! I’m Isaac, a dedicated medical student at Newcastle University with a profound enthusiasm for both learning and teaching. My journey in tutoring, particularly with MyTutor and Tutorful over the past couple of years, has honed my teaching abilities and allowed me to assist students in excelling in exams while nurturing a comprehensive understanding of the subjects.I prioritise my students' progress and maintain open lines of communication between lessons. Every tutoring session is a unique opportunity for me to tailor my teaching approach to accommodate the individual learning style o...
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£50/hr
5.0
Simon C
Passionate Film Composer Tutoring Composition
I am Simon Leonard Cutts, an award winning composer offering piano, theory, composition, orchestration and arrangement lessons. I compose and produce music for Film, TV, and Classical Ensembles. I have also written and delivered 5 educational courses; Musicianship, Composition, Orchestration, GCSE Music Theory, and Grade 5 Theory. I hold a degree in Film Music from Leeds Conservatoire, Enhanced DBS Certificate, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Theory, and perform (as a pianist) in many concerts and shows around the UK. If you’d like to know more about my courses, please do get in contact. I am a very f...
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£40/hr
4.9
Paul P
Effective Composition tutor
I educate pupils in the local area around Plymouth on a daily basis.I teach English, Maths, Science other other subjects,I also specialize in learning difficulties and disabilities (ASD, ADHD, Asperses, & dyslexia/dyspraxia). Apart from classroom teaching and tutoring I've also been a curriculum coordinator for people with ASD.The role involved designing a unique syllabus/curriculum and managed a group of educators. I have over 10 year’s main stream teaching experience in a classroom environment and five years as a tutor/specialist.I’ve taught Music, English, Science, Maths, Art and Primary (KS...
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£35/hr
5.0
Matthew D
Enthusiastic all round Composition tutor!
Hello, I'm Matthew, a musician and educator based in the North West of England.My journey in music began at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), where I immersed myself in a diverse range of musical experiences and earned a First-Class BA (Hons) degree. I continued my studies at the University of Salford, where I achieved a Master's in Composition with Distinction. Throughout my academic pursuits, I had the privilege of being mentored by esteemed industry luminaries such as Dean Masser, Steve Berry, Paul Mitchel Davidson, and Mike Smith. Their invaluable guidance not only honed my...
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John K
Great teacher! I am a beginner to composition, lack confidence, and I can be a little impatient at times if I'm not taking care. Anyway, John was just wonderful. With all his deep expertise, talent and experience, he was very present, and very encouraging, which put me instantly at ease, and made the lessons a joy from start to finish. Patient, kind, sensitive and considerate, his pointers and thoughtful ideas about steps to take were insightful and illuminating. His love of music and composition is palpably inspiring. Just awesome.
Katherine D
28th Jun 2024
Bex F
My 15 year old daughter loves her composition lessons with Bex and is learning a lot. Bex is highly experienced, engaging and makes the lessons fun with structure. Bex has completely changed my daughter’s outlook and ability in a short space of time. Thank you Bex!
Helen J
30th Sep 2023
Linn S
Another great lesson with Linn. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares a lot of great tips and advice on my lyrics writing. Highly recommend!
Susanne N
3rd Feb 2023
Lucie H
My lesson with Lucie was really helpful. She helped me work on how I could use my voice in new ways in my songwriting, and helped me get out my comfort zone. She also shared some valuable techniques for composition, which helped me explore new elements to my songwriting.
Benjamin C
12th Jan 2023
Hanna H
Good tutor really easy to talk with
Makes you feel confident about your voice great advice from the whole lesson and really specific when you don’t understand
Mishel K
14th Dec 2022
Darren W
Excellent, the time spent with Darren is rounding Alex's learning and pushing him. We are very pleased.
Richard T
16th Nov 2022
Alexei C
Alexei is a excellent tutor and mentor. He's a really positive, fun and supportive tutor and always a pleasure to learn with.
Julianne C
27th Oct 2022
Dave G
Really good teacher who doesn’t let you get away with any shortcuts (how it should be). I’ve been creating music for over ten years and this is my first time playing the piano, helps me iron out any bad habits I’ve picked up. Would highly reccomended!
Charlie J
15th Sep 2022
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